Product Director, Fittings
About The Position
The Product Director, Fittings is a senior business leader responsible for translating strategy into an executable product portfolio that delivers commercial performance, elevates the Waterworks brand, and supports long-term business objectives. This role demonstrates expertise in leading multi-year product roadmaps, global cross-functional teams and delivering measurable results through design integrity, technical discipline and P&L accountability for Waterworks leading product category. Working within the strategic direction established by executive leadership, the Product Director aligns product vision, operational execution and financial performance with partners in Design, Engineering, Compliance, Supply Chain, Finance, Sales, Marketing, and Digital to execute a focused, profitable portfolio. This is a hybrid role that requires onsite presence at the Danbury Corporate office a minimum of 3 days per week.
Requirements
- 15+ years leading product strategy, merchandising, product development and business management within premium, luxury, or design-led consumer products
- Demonstrated success managing global supplier relationships, manufacturing partners, and complex product development programs
- Exceptional business acumen with demonstrated success using financial analysis, market insights, and customer data to guide investment decisions
- Proven experience leading cross-functional organizations through influence, organizational alignment, and strategic decision-making
- Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder leadership skills
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Domestic and international travel required
Nice To Haves
- advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) beneficial
Responsibilities
- Translate strategy into executable category plans and portfolio initiatives
- Optimize portfolio structure and assortment across Fittings category
- Drive portfolio performance through disciplined lifecycle management
- Prioritize initiatives and allocate resources to maximize business value
- Translate customer insights, market trends, and competitive intelligence into actionable product and merchandising plans
- Identify opportunities, manage risks, and recommend portfolio adjustments and investment priorities for executive review
- Accountable for achieving category revenue, gross margin, inventory productivity, and profitability objectives
- Collaborate with Finance to develop and deliver P&L for all category projects, annual operating planning, pricing architecture, and investment allocation
- Partner with Supply Chain to confirm development and production capacity with manufacturing partners delivers financial targets and growth for the Fittings category
- Drive organizational alignment through structured portfolio reviews, milestone governance, and cross-functional decision making
- Connect functions across Design, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain, Marketing and Sales to deliver predictable execution
- Lead cross-functional decision making that drives accountability, alignment, and timely execution
- Lead portfolio development priorities, governance, and resource allocation to deliver products on time, to quality standards, and within business objectives
- Oversee all product development initiatives, ensuring design integrity, technical precision, and adherence to brand and compliance standards
- Partner with Engineering, Compliance and Quality, along with external vendors to drive innovation, cost competitiveness, and operational readiness across global markets
- Leverage advanced PLM tools and digital platforms to streamline development timelines, product data accuracy, and cross-functional transparency
- Monitor competitive landscape and emerging market trends to translate customer insights into portfolio recommendations and product plans
- Benchmark portfolio performance against competitors
- Lead global merchandising strategy to ensure alignment of product assortment with regional and channel needs
- Collaborate with Store Design, Marketing, and Digital teams to execute impactful in-store and online merchandising experiences
- Develop a high-performing Product Development and Merchandising team through coaching, succession planning, and organizational capability building
- Other accountabilities as assigned.
Benefits
- extensive training
- career growth opportunities
- competitive salaries
- bonus potential
- medical/dental/vision
- 401k retirement savings plan
- generous PTO program (vacation, personal and sick time)
- summer half days
- volunteer day
- observes at least 8 federal holidays throughout the calendar year plus a floating holiday
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
